There are 7 ways to get from Kottayam to Azhikkal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Valapattanamtrain 16629
8h 41m₹836–2,534Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Kannurbus
8h 59m₹1,120–2,290Drive 334.6 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Azhikkalcar 334.6 km
5h 14m₹3,793–5,479Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Azhikkaltaxi 334.6 km
5h 14m₹6,500–8,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
5h 53m₹5,895–18,396Train via Thrissur
- Take the train from Kottayam to Thrisurtrain 22503 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Kannurtrain 16347 / ...
9h 13m₹1,036–3,440Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Kottayam, Kerala to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Kozhikode, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Kannurbus
9h 55m
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Azhikkal is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Azhikkal is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Azhikkal. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Kannur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Azhikkal. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Valapattanam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
The distance between Kottayam and Azhikkal is 355 km. The road distance is 334.6 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Azhikkal without a car is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Kottayam to Azhikkal, including transfers.
Kottayam to Azhikkal bus services, operated by Cochin Bus, depart from Kottayam, Kerala station.
Kottayam to Azhikkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Azhikkal is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Azhikkal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Valapattanam once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 8h 34m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Kannur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹420–1,400 and the journey takes 8h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Valapattanam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Kottayam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kottayam to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Thrisur to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Website
- KSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹500–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Azhikkal bus services, operated by Cochin Bus, arrive at Thrissur, Kerala station.
Kottayam to Azhikkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Valapattanam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Azhikkal is 335 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Kottayam to Azhikkal.
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